An Introduction to PSC

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The Professional Services Council

www.pscouncil.org


PSC Operating Model Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Driving Issue Priorities, Accountability, & Engagement

President & CEO

Defense & Intel Council

Acquisition & Business Policy Council

Civilian Agencies Council

Technology Council

Council Organization: Council Chair (EXCOM member) Executive Advisory Board Working groups as needed

Council of International Development Companies

Shared Services Operations & Meetings

 Marketing & Membership  Government Relations

Finance

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PSC – What Does It Mean For You? 

Greatly expanded opportunities for senior executive engagement and direction 

Each “Council" has an Executive Advisory Board (EAB) of senior (generally C-level) executives that set and guide the respective council's priorities and activities

Unique cross-agency relationships and engagement via core customer horizontals 

Task forces targeted to key customer sets being formed by Council EABs

Growing PSC role as convener for industry days/industry input on major procurements and agency initiatives (SOCOM SWMMS, GSA Transformation, OASIS, etc.)

The ability to proactively LEAD on, and rapidly respond to, challenges across an unparalleled breadth of policy and issues, including but not limited to innovation, technology, supply chain compliance, labor, small business, acquisition policy, and more. 3

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PSC – Who is Leading the New PSC 

The PSC Executive Committee is the association's top leadership group. Each of the Council EABs are chaired by a member of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is comprised of 15 senior executives (almost all are CEOs/C-level) 

Most widely known companies on the 2015 Executive Committee include IBM, HP, Accenture, AECOM, BAE

EABs for the five operating councils are comprised of senior executives from across the PSC membership. Among the most widely known companies with top executives serving on an EAB (other than on the International Development Council) are: 

Technology: IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Dell, Amazon, AT&T, Deloitte

Acq. & Business Policy: SRA, CSC, Booz Allen, GDIT, Boeing, Serco

Defense & Intel: CACI, Fluor, TASC/Engility, BAE, URS

Civilian Agency: Harris, Unisys, Abt Associates

PSC has also made, and continues to make, significant investments in staff expertise and capacity. In addition to its longstanding and well established leadership team, recent additions include Dave Wennergren, former DoD Deputy CIO (SVP/Technology) and Jerry Punderson, former Director of Contracts, Naval Sea Systems Command (SVP/Defense & Intel) 4

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Overview 

Our Members

Our Offering

PSC Councils

Acquisition and Technology Policy Agenda

Contact Information

“If you are serious about the business of providing services to the Federal Government and want to improve your understanding about the marketplace, PSC provides accurate meaningful insight that will give your business an advantage. PSC membership provides a unique ability to meet and dialogue with other business owners and Government officials.” – A PSC MEMBER

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Membership ď ľ

Size: Representative of the federal professional and technical services market

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Geography: Balanced across federal government with focus on Defense, GSA, Homeland Security and Intelligence

Solutions: Diverse but concentrated in professional services, technology and training

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Value of Membership 

Policy Leadership: Contribute to policy discussions that enhance the critical partnership between the federal professional services industry and the federal government.

Business Intelligence: Access to unparalleled members-only policy and business intelligence.

Networking: Engage with the most senior government and industry officials through our programs and events.

Exposure: Enhance and position your brand and executive team as thought leaders among your peers in the industry and government.

“Being a member of PSC has offered me the opportunity to network with numerous companies that I would not otherwise have the opportunity to meet with. PSC provides the representation of the industry on numerous issues affecting our company that I would not be able to address. PSC is a tremendous return on our investment.” - A PSC MEMBER

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Engage: Policy Leadership PSC core mission is to provide policy leadership that drives an open, competitive, and thoughtful acquisition process. We engage with government acquisition policy leaders and communicate the importance of your mission in supporting the federal government. Through proactive research, collaboration, and policy recommendations, PSC is your voice on the Hill and in the agencies. 

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Legislative Advocacy: Direct interactions with Members of Congress and senior staff Regulatory Monitoring and Commenting Agency Collaboration: Working with key officials to have open discussions with industry (example: Strategic Sourcing) Coalition Leadership: Chairing of the Acquisition Reform Working Group and the Council of Defense and Space Industries Media Outreach: Story placement and press citations in popular and trade publications “PSC provides representation of the industry on numerous issues affecting our company that I would not be able to address. PSC is a tremendous return on our investment.” - A PSC MEMBER

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Access: Business Intelligence PSC focuses on providing members with access to business intelligence that you simply cannot get anywhere else. PSC not only taps the shared resources of decades of member knowledge, but also commissions studies, reports, investigations and resources that put true business intelligence into the hands of corporate decision-makers.

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Reports and Analysis: 

In-depth Market & Policy Briefings

Biennial Acquisition Policy Survey

Legislative & Regulatory Year in Review

Service Contractor Magazine

Services Sector Review

PSC Commission Reports

Instant Alerts & Email Updates: 

Budget and Policy Alerts

PSC Now Newsletter

CIDC Now Newsletter

“PSC is our ear to the ground.” - A PSC MEMBER


Interaction: Networking “Who you know” is important in any business, but PSC goes beyond simple social gatherings and tailors programming to provide a forum where industry executives can interact with senior government officials in a candid environment. We strive for quality in our events and programs, so you will always find substance in our networking. Executives know that our events gather the highest caliber executives and officials, so you can be sure you are meeting with the most influential

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“PSC continues to provide great venues for networking opportunities among a variety of companies facing similar challenges in the current market environment.” - A PSC MEMBER

We host dozens of events each year, so keep a close eye on our calendar of events. 

Conferences

Senior Executive Series – CFO Forum; General Counsels Forum; Leadership Summit

Dialogue Series

Past & Upcoming Co-Sponsored Events 

Affordable Care Act, Government Shutdown, Sequestration Preparation, OASIS Contracting, Security Clearances, Small Business Rules, Homeland Security Technology


Exposure: Branding You need your brand to stand out amongst the crowd. PSC gives you a channel that reaches a wide range of targets, from corporate executives, to high-ranking government officials, to front-line auditors and compliance officials.

E-Newsletter 

PSC Now: Alert us of your big victories and senior executive team additions

CIDC Now: PSC’s newsletter focused on the impacts of International Development Companies; Sponsor monthly committee meetings

Service Contractor Magazine 

Contribute to the magazine on the important topics to our industry

Advertising opportunities available

Partner Publications & Co-Sponsored Events 

PSC is continuously looking for partners on initiatives that address the challenges and opportunities to the federal services industry

Conferences 

Serve on the Planning Committees to shape our agenda and promote issues of interest 11

Sponsorship opportunities available across a range of council events conferences and programs


PSC Councils Acquisition and Business Policy Council Technology Council

Defense and Intelligence Council

Civilian Agencies Council Council of International Development Companies

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Acquisition and Business Policy Council 

Scope: To focus on procurement issues including multiple award contracts, GSA schedules, best value, earned-value management, time and materials contracting, performance-based services, competition-as-labor, human resources policy, contract finance & cash flow, auditing standards and other issues.

EAB Chair: Kymm McCabe, President and CEO, ASI Government

EAB Member Companies: American Systems, Boeing, Circle Solutions, CSC, GDIT, RGS, Robbins Gioia, Serco, SRA, & Vista Technology Services

Engagement Channels 

Contract Finance & Cashflow

Human Resources & Labor Policy

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Technology Council 

Scope: To convene on policy issues that impact social networking, mobility, data analytics and cloud along with the intersection with government solutions delivery with key officials through periodic meetings, timely programs, and various other forums.

PSC Lead: Dave Wennergren, SVP, Technology

EAB Chair: Anne Altman, General Manager for U.S. Federal Government and Industries, IBM

EAB Member Companies: Amazon Web Services, AT&T Government Services, Attain LLC, Cisco, Dell Services Federal Government, Deloitte, Microsoft, Oceus Networks, & Preferred Systems Solutions

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Defense and Intelligence Council 

Scope: To coordinate PSC’s activities relating to the intelligence community, Army, Navy, Air Force and all other Defense Department services, commands and components where PSC member companies are active.

PSC Lead: Jerry Punderson, SVP Defense & Intel

EAB Chair: Neil Albert, Vice Chairman, MCR

EAB Member Companies: AT-Solutions, BAE Systems, BRTRC, CACI, Calibre Systems, Delta Resources Group, Engility, Exceptional Software Strategies, Fluor, Systems Planning & Analysis, & URS

Engagement Channels 

Intelligence Community

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Civilian Agencies Council 

Scope: To focus on the acquisition policies and strategies of the civilian agencies, including the Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Energy, and Health and Human Services departments and other agencies where PSC member companies are active.

EAB Chair: Kathleen Flanagan, President and CEO, Abt Associates

EAB Member Companies: Acentia, Dovel Technologies, Government Contract Solutions, JBS International, Jefferson Consulting, Maximus, TWD, Unisys, & WBB

Engagement Channels 

Health and Human Services

Veterans Affairs

Homeland Security

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Council of International Development Companies  Scope: To create a dynamic, sustainable

advocacy platform for U.S. development companies to pursue thought leadership and high-level dialogue with USAID, educate audiences on the vital role our companies play in achieving accountable, transparent and sustainable development results in support of U.S. national security, economic, and humanitarian goals overseas, and inform and advocate on contracting, regulatory, legislative, business process, and business development issues.

PSC Lead: Paul Foldi, VP International Development Affairs

EAB Chair: Susi Mudge, President and CEO, Chemonics

EAB Member Companies: CARANA, Chemonics, Creative Associates, dTS, Futures Group, Integra, Tetra Tech International Development Services, & URC 17


The Professional Services Council: Acquisition and Technology Policy Agenda Transforming for a Future of Improved Performance and Results

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The PSC Acquisition & Technology Policy Overview 

Acquisition system should be flexible using riskbased critical thinking to achieve the desired outcome

LPTA inhibits continued innovation and improvement of complex services

Core to the development of a new acquisition strategy is a risk-focused taxonomy

Use of Statements of Objectives instead of Statements of Work will provide optimal outcomes

Acquisition System should have the following attributes: 

Speed to outcome

Agility in requirements

Transparency and competitiveness

Appreciation that risk is inevitable

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PSC Acquisition Transformation Agenda 

Workforce Transformation: Establish cross-functional development, business acumen, technical skills and new and creative training and education tools

Pre-Solicitation Transformation: Establish processes that enable accurate cost assessments and require cross-functional communication and collaboration before and during requirements generation to ensure accountability and transparency throughout the lifecycle of an acquisition.

Solicitation/Evaluation Improvements: Ensure requirements focus on the outcomes the government wishes to achieve, with continuous input from stakeholders in the contracting community, and provide opportunities for bidders to demonstrate where alternative solutions can achieve greater results. Similarly, evaluations should include clear and specific weights for desired criteria and be oriented to the outcomes to be achieved, not solely the price to be paid. Non-value-added requirements that restrict contractors’ ability to compete for work and deliver innovative solutions should be removed.

Post Award/Performance Improvements: Establish formal information sharing and expectations management processes after both successful and unsuccessful bids. To ensure successful mission outcomes, mechanisms are necessary to refresh aging technology capabilities over the course of the contract lifecycle and to accurately and expeditiously document contractor performance.

Ensuring a Competitive Industrial Base: Minor adjustments to the requirements for small business set-asides, prime and subcontracting requirements, and commercial items definitions could improve both the viability of the federal marketplace and the offerings available to the government.

General/Cross-cutting Recommendations: Reduce and streamline government-unique requirements to better take advantage of existing commercial capabilities and enable strategic planning to meet current and future agency needs. 2 1/21/2015


Joe Carden Vice President, Marketing and Membership (202) 302-7784 carden@pscouncil.org Matt Busby Director, Membership (703) 778-7556 busby@pscouncil.org

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